Security Boulevard

APRIL 14, 2023

Cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks are on the rise, with a report from Kaspersky recording an increase of 40% in 2022 compared to the previous year. The post Cryptocurrency Phishing Threats Luring New Victims appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Cryptocurrency 98

Cryptocurrency Phishing Threat Reports Social Engineering 98

Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

Threats abound in 2021. In 2021, we witnessed so many competing shifts, many of which we detailed early on in our 2021 BrightCloud® Threat Report. Cryptocurrency. There was no shortage of discussion surrounding cryptocurrency and its security flaws. What to expect in 2022? Consumers also remain at risk.

Cybercrime 105

Cybercrime Phishing Ransomware Cryptocurrency 105

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The gaming industry went into full gear during the pandemic, as many people took up online gaming as their new hobby to escape the socially-distanced reality. According to the analytical agency Newzoo, in 2022, the global gaming market will exceed $ 200 billion , with 3 billion players globally.

Mobile 103

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 103

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The infamous XMRig mines Monero cryptocurrency that is known to be anonymity-focused, as it’s particularly hard to trace back. Employees should be trained against various social engineering and phishing attacks, as it’s a classic vector used by cybercriminals to deploy malware. Shikitega installs XMRig version 6.17.0

Malware 114

Malware Social Engineering System Administration Antivirus 114